We figured in a vehicular accident. Our first. I guess these things really do happen and there's nothing else we can do but move on. But man, was I really pissed.
Here's what happened. Me and my officemates went out for a few drinks and the girlfriend picked me up. My supervisor hitched a ride so there were three of us in the car. We came at an intersection which was virtually deserted. The traffic light was red from our end so we stopped. When we got the green light, we started to proceed when we were suddenly hit by a motorcycle.
I immediately went out to check, not the guy who was on the motorcycle, but the car. The damage was huge. He hit the left front side of the car with such an impact that the front left tire was knocked off its proper alignment. And of course, the front left side of the chassis was damaged severely.
When we saw the guy trapped under the motorcycle and grimacing in pain, my supervisor told him, "Don't move, don't move. Just relax and stay still." I, on the other hand, yelled at him and pointed at the traffic light, "Ano ba, stop ka oh!"
I didn't give a fart even if he was paralyzed from the neck down. I was so furious at his stupidity and carelessness. I was furious because of the damage to the car, and because of the hassle that this ordeal will for sure bring to us.
What's more, he had the audacity to tell the barangay that he had the green light.
"Putangina! Ang laki laki mong gago! Ano akala mo, ikaw lang ang gumagamit ng kalsada?!" I yelled.
"Bakit mo ko mumurahin, tingnan mo naman nangyari ka sakin," he uttered.
"Tanga ka kasi kaya ka nagkaganyan!"
I was really cursing at the guy like there's no tomorrow. The barangay tanod had to step in and pacify me. Well, the reason I was so furious is that I know we were right. Imagine, you obey the traffic rules while some reckless idiot will just coming along, speeding without a care in the world. Who wouldn't get mad in such a situation? We had just come from a stop and he's really lucky to be alive. If we had the go signal even from afar and were going at a steady, normal pace, the guy would be dead for sure. The girlfriend was shocked at what happened but I told her over and over to stay calm and that it was very clear that this was not her fault. She was the one driving.
From the angle of the collision, it was clear that it was our car which was hit. We were in the middle of the intersection already. In the middle lane. I checked the the road and there were no skid marks which means he never even tried to stop or tried to swerve to avoid us. He just went straight and hit the front left side of the car.
It was past two in the morning and he probably dozed off or was in a zombie-like state while riding his motorbike. At any rate, he was going at an incredible speed. The damage to the car was so huge that no one would think that a motorcycle caused it. The left front tire was knocked off from its alignment, for crying out loud!
Anyway, after spending about three hours or so in the police headquarters, the guy finally admitted liability and signed an agreement that he would shoulder the cost of the repairs to the car. He really had nothing going for him. From the position of the motorcycle, it was clear that he hit us and that our car was hardly moving or else the motorcycle would've been thrown off to another direction. But the maniac and his motorcycle were still there at the collision site. Imagine a motorcycle hitting a wall. That was the position. And there were no skid marks. He didn't even try to stop or avoid the collision. It was the impact that stopped him cold in his tracks. He actually provided the answer to the ancient riddle "What would happen if an irresistible force meets an immovable object?" He learned the answer the hard way.
In case you're all wondering, the guy was able to walk albeit he was limping and hurting all over. He had scratches and bruises here and there, and probably dislocated ankle and wrist joints. Again, he's luck to be alive.
Posted at 11:33 pm by Orbital
Name June 19, 2006 11:39 PM PDT You are bottom feeding thiefs who now must pay the price
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7monkeys is right
rica July 12, 2005 12:25 PM PDT at least he shouldered the expenses. ang pinakamasama nun..kakamutan ka lang ng ulo. haaaaay.
graveyardzombie June 26, 2005 11:52 AM PDT oh man. ang tanga tanga nga nya. buti nalang he admitted that it was his fault. langya. oh yeah, he's lucky to be alive.
thank God, you and your gf didnt get hurt. hope she's not traumatized... :/
